Tree Anatomy

Welcome to the first lesson in the Tree Growth and Wood Structure unit. In this lesson, we’re going to learn about conifer trees, which are the evergreen trees used to make most softwood lumber. We’ll explore the different parts of these trees and what each part does. We’ll also find out what conifer trees are made of and how these components affect the strength of the tree. Finally, we’ll learn why knots form in lumber as conifer trees grow. So, what makes conifer trees special, and how does the way they grow affect the wood we get from them?

Estimated Completion Time: 10 mins